

Texas State Railroad Society
DEVOTED TO THE HERITAGE OF A 29-MILES LONG RAILROAD IN THE ANDERSON & CHEROKEE COUNTIES OF EAST TEXAS,
THE COMMUNITIES SERVED, AND CONNECTING RAILROADS
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OUR DONATIONS to the Texas State Railroad
From time to time, the Texas State Railroad Society has made donations to the Texas State Railroad, and also
facilitated a donation to the TSR made in the memory of someone. None of the donations were financial.
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Memorial Gifts to the Railroad
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To the Memory of Harry Abbott, (1943-2013) of Baton Rouge, LA:
An assortment of wrenches (1", plus) open-ended and combination,
for use in locomotive repairs, etc., at the TSR Shops in Rusk, TX.
Harry, a LASTA fireman, was keenly interested in anything
mechanical, particularly steam-driven.
As a guest at a "railroad wedding" in September, 2010, Harry had
thoroughly enjoyed a tour of the facilities in Rusk, especially the
surprise cab ride on TSR 201, now TP 316.
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Donations Made by the Texas State Railroad Society
Particularly during the period from 2013 to 2014, a number of donations were made with the riders and employees of the TSR in mind.
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Calendars were given to car attendants to distribute to disappointed riders who endured excessive delays.
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Calendars were given to management to be used as goodwill gifts to cab riders and employees as a token of the Railroad's appreciation.
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TSR pins (old design) were provided to conductors for acts of goodwill to riders, and to employees for their uniforms.
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Uniforms for employees:
Denim shirts for the operating crew (two each)
T-shirts for office workers
Caps for shop workers
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Floral arrangements to enhance the Vietnam Wall Exhibit
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